Ask FVO!: How Do I Know When an Event is “Successful”?

BellaNaija is pleased to announce a new column for our special readers – Ask FVO! Funmi Victor-Okigbo (FVO)  is an expert in event planning & management, and is now a  BellaNaija contributor.

FVO is the Chief Executive and Lead Production Designer of No Surprises Events. Her corporate client base spans industries as diverse as technology, entertainment, banking, government and consumer goods across sub-Saharan Africa.

Need help planning a family dinner, birthday party, seminar, wedding, board meeting, concert or just curious about how the professionals do some of their amazing tricks? If you have a burning question, just Ask FVO and get a focused, clear, no-nonsense answer!

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Dear FVO,

How do you carry out an objective assessment of the success of an event? In other words what in your professional opinion would you say is the criteria to terming an event ‘successful’. 

Kunle

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Dear Kunle,

‘A successful event’ means different things to different people, which is why it is very important to ask your clients from the get go “How would you measure the success of this event?” That way everyone is on the same page and you can focus your energy on the things that matter to the client. Having said that though I’d say focus your attention on every aspect of the event, it’s all in the detail!

The décor is as important as the event flow and everything else within the event. It’s about creating an unforgettable experience for your guests.

FVO

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Send your questions for FVO to askFVO(at)nosurprisesevents.com stating your name and where you are writing from. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for content brevity and clarity. We regret that we cannot provide individual answers to questions sent in and cannot state at which exact date answers would be published.

We look forward to reading your emails and tweets with questions.